Pilot Point is a city in Denton County, Texas, and the oldest community in the county. It was laid out in 1854 upon a high, wooded point of land that served as a landmark for Native Americans, rangers, scouts, and travelers. Its population was 4,381 at the 2020 census, up from 3,856 in 2010. The city retains a strong sense of its 19th-century origins. It is home to the county's oldest brick building, and state historical markers honor the Pilot Point Church of Christ, the Pilot Point Post Signal newspaper, and the city itself. A German Catholic colony also settled in the area during the late 1800s, adding to the town's early character. By the end of the 19th century, Pilot Point had grown past 1,000 residents and was a well-known stop along regional travel routes. Pilot Point sits in northeastern Denton County, in North Texas ranch and farm country, near Lake Ray Roberts. The lake, operated with Ray Roberts Lake State Park and surrounding wildlife management areas, offers fishing for white bass, crappie, and catfish, along with boating and outdoor recreation. The city's location places it within reach of Denton and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with institutions such as the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and other area colleges nearby. Public education is provided by Pilot Point Independent School District, which operates schools serving the city and surrounding area. Pilot Point's combination of a historic downtown, small-town pace, and access to Lake Ray Roberts and the growing North Texas economy makes it an appealing option for those seeking a quieter community in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, while its historic fabric and early settlement story give it a distinctive identity among Denton County towns.